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| type = 4-player mini-game
| type = 4-player mini-game
| record = 1'00"00 (''Mario Party 4'')<br>0:20.00 (''Mario Party: The Top 100'')
| record = 1'00"00 (''Mario Party 4'')<br>0:20.00 (''Mario Party: The Top 100'')
| song = Let the Race Begin (note: this is the only jingle that plays in the minigame: the entire minigame does not have a song.)
| song = Let the Race Begin (note: this is the only jingle that plays in the minigame)
}}
}}
'''Mario Speedwagons''' is a 4-player [[minigame]] found in ''[[Mario Party 4]]''. It is also included in the minigame compilation title, ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''. Its name is a pun on the name of the American rock band [[wikipedia:REO Speedwagon|REO Speedwagon]]. If the player reaches the goal in under 10 seconds, they will unlock Boo's Photostand in the [[Present Room]]. This is the only minigame in ''Mario Party 4'' to have no music (other than the "Let the Race Begin" jingle).
'''Mario Speedwagons''' is a 4-player [[minigame]] found in ''[[Mario Party 4]]'' and ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''. Its name is a pun on the name of the American rock band [[wikipedia:REO Speedwagon|REO Speedwagon]]. If the player reaches the goal in under 10 seconds in ''Mario Party 4'', they unlock Boo's Photostand in the [[Present Room]]. This is the only minigame in ''Mario Party 4'' to have no music (other than the "Let the Race Begin" jingle).


==Introduction==
==Introduction==
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The goal is to be the first one to cross the finish line in a [[wikipedia:Drag race|drag race]]. Each participating character drives their own [[wikipedia:Top Fuel|top fuel dragster]], complete with unique coloration (player color in ''The Top 100'').
The goal is to be the first one to cross the finish line in a [[wikipedia:Drag race|drag race]]. Each participating character drives their own [[wikipedia:Top Fuel|top fuel dragster]], complete with unique coloration (player color in ''The Top 100'').


Along the way, the car's gears will need to shift as it picks up speed. This is indicated by the gear numbers flashing in the bottom-right corner (touch screen in ''The Top 100''). However, correct timing is required, as early or late shifts will result in a decrease in speed or no increase in speed, respectively. Likewise, accelerating too quickly at the start can cause the car to not move very much, similar to when in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series, accelerating at the beginning causes the player to burn out and not move much.
Along the way, the car's gears will need to shift as it picks up speed. This is indicated by the gear numbers flashing in the bottom-right corner (touch screen in ''The Top 100''). However, correct timing is required, as early or late shifts will result in a decrease in speed or no increase in speed, respectively. Likewise, accelerating too quickly at the start can cause the car to not move very much, similar to the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series.


==Ending==
==Ending==
In ''Mario Party 4'' only, at the "FINISH!" signal, the screen with the winning player zooms in, the player's wagon has a parachute flying off it. After that, the scene changes to the winner podium, where the players are in their respective positions. The winner does their victory pose, and the other players sulk.
At the "FINISH!" signal, the screen with the winning player zooms in, the player's wagon has a parachute flying off it. After that, in ''Mario Party 4'' only, the scene changes to the winner podium, where the players are in their respective positions. The winner does their victory pose, and the other players sulk.


==Controls==
==Controls==
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|Jap=ゼロヨングランプリ
|Jap=ゼロヨングランプリ
|JapR=Zeroyon guranpri
|JapR=Zeroyon guranpri
|JapM="04 Grand Prix"; slang for "400-meters linear race". A minigame with the same name appears in ''Kirby Air Ride''.
|JapM="04 Grand Prix"; slang for "400-meters linear race".
|Fra=Départ Arrêté
|Fra=Départ Arrêté
|FraM=Stopped Start
|FraM=Stopped Start

Revision as of 02:24, November 20, 2020

Template:Minigame-infobox Mario Speedwagons is a 4-player minigame found in Mario Party 4 and Mario Party: The Top 100. Its name is a pun on the name of the American rock band REO Speedwagon. If the player reaches the goal in under 10 seconds in Mario Party 4, they unlock Boo's Photostand in the Present Room. This is the only minigame in Mario Party 4 to have no music (other than the "Let the Race Begin" jingle).

Introduction

The camera zooms across the speedwagons each character controls. Then, the screen splits four ways, showing the rear of each character's vehicle. The traffic signal flies in and after the "START!" signal (3-2-1 countdown in The Top 100), the signal's lights will turn on. When the green light flashes, the race starts.

Gameplay

The goal is to be the first one to cross the finish line in a drag race. Each participating character drives their own top fuel dragster, complete with unique coloration (player color in The Top 100).

Along the way, the car's gears will need to shift as it picks up speed. This is indicated by the gear numbers flashing in the bottom-right corner (touch screen in The Top 100). However, correct timing is required, as early or late shifts will result in a decrease in speed or no increase in speed, respectively. Likewise, accelerating too quickly at the start can cause the car to not move very much, similar to the Mario Kart series.

Ending

At the "FINISH!" signal, the screen with the winning player zooms in, the player's wagon has a parachute flying off it. After that, in Mario Party 4 only, the scene changes to the winner podium, where the players are in their respective positions. The winner does their victory pose, and the other players sulk.

Controls

Mario Party 4

  • R Button – Accelerate
  • A Button – Change gears

Mario Party: The Top 100

  • A Button: Accelerate
  • R Button: Shift gears

In-game text

Mario Party 4

  • Rules"Time to race on the speedway! Step on the gas when the light turns green!"
  • Advice"You can hit the gas a little before the green light for a good start. If you overdo it, you will spin out and ruin your start."

Mario Party: The Top 100

  • Description"Shift gears to speed up and reach the goal first!"
  • On-screen"Shift gears to accelerate and race to the goal!"

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ゼロヨングランプリ
Zeroyon guranpri
"04 Grand Prix"; slang for "400-meters linear race".

Dutch Schakelformule
Gear Change Formula
German Rauchende Reifen
Fuming Tires
Italian Corsa pazza
Crazy race
Spanish Un día en las carreras
A day at the races

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